Charles Freese

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Charles Freese — free man
2.3 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Charles Freese is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Charles is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. From the Germanic Karl, meaning "free man." Latinized as Carolus, it gave us Charlemagne and the Carolingian dynasty. The surname Freese: David Freese (born 1983), American baseball player Gene Freese (1934–2013), American baseball player George Freese (1926–2014), American baseball player Hermann Freese, 19th-century German painter Jason Freese (born 1975), American band musician Jeremy Freese (born 1971), American sociologist Josh Freese (born 1972), American session drummer and songwriter Katherine Freese (born 1957), American theoretical astrophysicist Louis Freese (aka B-Real) (born 1970), American rap artist Matthew Freese (born 1998), American soccer player Stephen Freese (1960–2024), American politician Stan Freese (born. Charles is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 2.3 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Charles reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Charles

Meaning: free man

Germanic

From the Germanic Karl, meaning "free man." Latinized as Carolus, it gave us Charlemagne and the Carolingian dynasty.

Surname: Freese

English

David Freese (born 1983), American baseball player Gene Freese (1934–2013), American baseball player George Freese (1926–2014), American baseball player Hermann Freese, 19th-century German painter Jason Freese (born 1975), American band musician Jeremy Freese (born 1971), American sociologist Josh Freese (born 1972), American session drummer and songwriter Katherine Freese (born 1957), American theoretical astrophysicist Louis Freese (aka B-Real) (born 1970), American rap artist Matthew Freese (born 1998), American soccer player Stephen Freese (1960–2024), American politician Stan Freese (born.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Charles is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
United Kingdom 24%
Germany 13%
Australia 9%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Charles by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Charles has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Charlie
  • Chuck
  • Carlo
  • Carlos
  • Karl
  • Karol

Notable People Named Charles Freese

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Charles Freese:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Charles?
The first name Charles originates from Germanic. From the Germanic Karl, meaning "free man." Latinized as Carolus, it gave us Charlemagne and the Carolingian dynasty.
When was Charles most popular?
The name Charles reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Freese?
The surname Freese originates from English. David Freese (born 1983), American baseball player Gene Freese (1934–2013), American baseball player George Freese (1926–2014), American baseball player Hermann Freese, 19th-century German painter Jason Freese (born 1975), American band musician Jeremy Freese (born 1971), American sociologist Josh Freese (born 1972), American session drummer and songwriter Katherine Freese (born 1957), American theoretical astrophysicist Louis Freese (aka B-Real) (born 1970), American rap artist Matthew Freese (born 1998), American soccer player Stephen Freese (1960–2024), American politician Stan Freese (born.
What are the origins of the name Charles Freese?
The name Charles Freese combines two different traditions: the first name Charles has Germanic roots, while the surname Freese originates from English.
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